Apprentice Wire Harness Technician

Expertise and Functions

• Participate in test or project events as assigned by Manager
• Follow engineering guidance, technical orders, work instructions, and drawings
• Perform moderately complex assembly/test functions utilizing mechanical skills, hand and power tools, test equipment, and inspection measurement equipment in a manufacturing environment (OJT)
• Perform and inspect wire terminations and wire harness assembly (OJT)
• Produce and inspect assemblies conforming to customer specifications (OJT)
• Assemble and/or solder per customer and/or industry standards (OJT)
• Perform electrical checkout of manufactured wire harnesses (OJT)
• Document records identifying compliance with assigned tasks regarding wire harness manufacturing (OJT)
• Establish, organize & maintain detailed inventory of government, customer and KIHOMAC property (OJT)
• Ability to operate braiding and wire cutting machines (OJT)
• Basic understanding of Electrostatic Sensitive Damage to electronic components (OJT)
• Train and assist other technicians on techniques and procedures
• Build/assemble electrical components according to designs, specifications, and work instructions

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education/Training:
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline desired

• Experience:
• 0-2 years of professional experience in the required task area required
• Wiring experience on aircraft and/or U.S. military aircraft maintenance desired
• Familiarity with schematics, logic drawings, layouts, wire lists, and prints desired
• Ability to use various hand tools, soldering equipment, and machinery required
• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail required
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits desired
• Wire termination experience using DMC Tools “Daniels Kit” style tools desired
• Knowledge of cable assembly procedures desired
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively required
• Familiarity with USAF TO 1-1A-14 (AKA NAVAIR 01-1A-505-1 or TM 1-1500-323-21-1) desired
• Basic knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 desired
• Capable of standing for long periods of time required
• Able to work cross functionally in other areas as needed
• Ability to identify/assign priorities based on time constraints and resources available required

Security:

• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

**This position has a career track, where you will be evaluated every 6 months aligned with a wage increase for 3 years**

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources